A Punishment for Each Criminal

10.1163/9789004271623

Gender and Crime in Swedish Medieval Law

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In <i>A Punishment for Each Criminal</i> Christine Ekholst provides the first in-depth analysis of how gender influenced Swedish medieval legislation. The book explores the important legislative changes that took place when women were made personally responsible for their own crimes.